The brand new MTV reality series starring Whitney Port "The City" premieres tonight, December 29 at 10p.m. ET/9p.m. Central. It's a new job, new dilemmas and a new city for 'The Hills' alum as she packs up and moves from the comforts of her hometown in Los Angeles, California, to the bright lights of Manhattan for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. With a great new job at global design house Diane Von Furstenberg, a best friend from her past, and a guy she's head-over-heels for, Whitney is taking huge chances at a brand new life. Surrounded by all new friends, pursuing a fresh love life, and starting to work in the upper echelon of the fashion industry, there's a lot to navigate for a new girl in the big city. In a city full of people with their own agendas, Whitney will have to quickly decide who she can trust and who to stay away from. “It's been so surreal," Port says of getting her own show. "I never saw myself being in such a position, with all this attention, but it's great for me. It's a great career opportunity, so I'm having fun with it."
In the series premiere, fans will get to see the first two episodes airing back-to-back. As everything around Whitney changes, brand new characters will join her as they learn that the bright lights of Manhattan can sometimes blind you to what's real. In addition to Whitney Port, the cast of "The City" includes:
Erin Lucas - One of Whitney's best friends and her closest NYC confidante. Erin is a downtown party-girl who loves life and isn't looking to settle down. Why date one, if you can get away with more? The one person Whitney can call a friend upon her arrival, Erin will help Whitney navigate the dating scene of New York City.
Jay Lyon, - An Australian musician and the new love in Whitney's life until a face from her past threatens to end their romance just as it begins. He adores Whitney but with so many temptations lurking around every corner of NYC and newly out of a long-term relationship, can he step up and become the man that Whitney needs?
Olivia Palermo - A native New Yorker and girl-about-town, Olivia is a socialite who knows New York City from top to bottom. Her A-list lifestyle is a glamorous mix of society parties, charity events, celebrity galas and her own get togethers for her fashionable friends. A public relations coordinator and Whitney's co-worker at Diane Von Furstenberg, climbing fashion's corporate ladder might not allow them to be both colleagues and friends.
Adam Senn - A|X model, Adam Senn, is not only a H-O-T but he is a great guy. A restaurant owner and model from Texas, Adam is Jay's best friend and roommate. Adam is completely devoted to his model girlfriend who travels the world constantly, but when she's away, Adam finds out the hard way that the pressures of balancing love and success in the big city can quickly build.
"The City" is created by Adam DiVello. Adam DiVello, Liz Gateley and Sean Travis serve as executive producers. Colin Nash is co-executive producer. Catherine K. Whyte is MTV's executive-in-charge of production. Spike Van Briesen and Sophia Rossi serve as supervising producers for the series.
Check out the clip of Whitney Port explaining her big move to "The City".